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What We Treat

At the Algone Interventional Pain Center, our providers are experts in evaluating, diagnosing and creating a plan of care tailored to our patient’s individual needs. Algone’s pain specialists utilize a multidisciplinary approach to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients. As Alaska’s premier pain and wellness clinics, we treat all types of pain, caused by a number of potential diagnoses. Algone’s providers have extensive training and are highly qualified in many minimally invasive treatment modalities. These procedures provide similar, sometimes better, results than traditional surgeries, but with smaller incisions and less trauma to the patient’s body, allowing faster recovery.

To learn more about the services we provide and how we can help you please contact our office today!

Stephen Shortridge, PA-C

Nathan Fitzgerald, PA-C

Patrick Alonso, PA-C

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a fellowship trained interventional pain physician differ from providers that treat pain?

A post graduate program (a fellowship) dedicated to pain medicine is a one year training program beyond the normal medical school and residency training, which most regular health care providers receive. This program trains physicians on micro invasive procedures to treat pain. A pain fellowship program also educates a physician on how to properly manage pain medications. Pain physicians with this specialty training are also trained to focus on a comprehensive medical evaluation for each patient directed toward their specific symptoms to establish a better treatment plan. The Algone Center helps a patient eliminate pain through options other than medication and major surgery.

What types of insurances does The Algone Interventional Pain Clinic accept?

The Algone Interventional Pain Clinic will directly bill your insurance(s). We accept all major credit and debit cards as well as cash. We also will help you make payment arrangements if necessary. Please ask our office staff about payment arrangement details.

Where are the procedures performed?

Most procedures are performed in clinic or at an ambulatory surgery center for patient’s convenience. There are a select few procedures that must be done at a hospital.

Do these procedures hurt?

Most procedures are minimally invasive with only a needle entering the skin. Regional anesthetics or conscious sedation is available for procedures if needed.

How long do most procedures take?

While most procedures take less than 15 minutes, please plan on 1-2 hours for a procedure to include preparation time and recovery.

When will I be able to return to work?

In most cases, if you were able to work before the procedure, you will be able to return to work the day following your procedure.

Contact and Locations

Wasilla 907.373.9460Anchorage 907.770.1152Hours M-F 8:30am-4:30pm

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